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SW-4 Puszczyk vs T-38 Talon

SW-4 Puszczyk vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 260 vs 1,381 km/h, range 790 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 1,800 vs 5,670 kg, built 40 vs 1,189 units.

PZL-Świdnik SW-4 Puszczyk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 SW-4 Puszczyk
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
SW-4 Puszczyk T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL-Świdnik Northrop
First flight 29 October 1996 10 March 1959
Year introduced 2002 1961
Number produced 40 units 1189 units
Average unit price $700K --
Wing area -- m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 7.7 m
Height 3.1 m 3.9 m
Length 10.6 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 260 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 790 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 5,200 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,800 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 1,050 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 336 kW 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the SW-4 Puszczyk or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 260 km/h, a difference of 1,121 km/h.
Which has longer range, the SW-4 Puszczyk or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 790 km.
Which can fly higher, the SW-4 Puszczyk or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the SW-4 Puszczyk or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 1,800 kg.
Which is larger, the SW-4 Puszczyk or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the SW-4 Puszczyk's 10.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the SW-4 Puszczyk or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 41 years before the SW-4 Puszczyk which entered service in 2002.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the SW-4 Puszczyk or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 40 units of the SW-4 Puszczyk.